Daniel Sawyer
Denver,Colorado
Summary
With over 30 years of experience in print production, color management, applications support, and customer training, I offer a wealth of expertise. My problem-solving skills are excellent, and I have extensive knowledge of digital and printing equipment, including textile, large and small format, dye-sublimation, UV flatbed, latex, digital cutting systems, and heat presses. I am proficient in both Mac and PC computer systems, as well as their operating systems and applications. Providing exceptional customer service is a top priority for me, and I thrive on challenges. I also enjoy traveling.
Overview
33
33
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Decoration Expert - US
Stanley/Stella
01.2024 - Current
- Responsible for helping customers with decoration needs on Stanley/Stella apparel, such as DTG, DTF, screen printing and embroidery
- Testing of fabrics to ensure highest quality for decoration needs
- Assist sales team with my extensive customer relationships to help build US market
- Project management for outsourced decorated apparel for sales kits, promotions, trade shows, etc
- Setup decoration facility with equipment for new US headquarters
Applications & Color Specialist, Support Engineer
Kornit Digital
09.2015 - 01.2024
- Assigned to Kornit North America key accounts to oversee install, training and support of high speed direct to garment systems
- Hardware, software and applications training, color profiling and ongoing customer support
- Key contact for large, well known U.S
- Companies
- Focus on machine speed along with quality color and imaging
Lead Technical Services Specialist, Color & Applications
Global Imaging, Inc.
04.2012 - 09.2015
- Specializing in Printer Evolution and Novus grand format printing, handling all aspects from building complete printers from the ground up to on-site installation, hardware and software training, workflow and support
- Duties include knowledge and operation of all equipment for product installations and service, extensive in-house demo and training area for customer sales demonstration and support
- Ability to custom fit equipment and workflow to meet customer needs
- Excellent hardware and software troubleshooting skills
- Ability to maintain hectic in office and out of state schedule
Digital Systems & Workflow, Software Specialist, Sales Support, Design
Colorado Timberline
08.2010 - 04.2012
- Specializing in on demand print production of a wide variety of products including dye sublimation printing, direct to garment printing, embroidery, laser etching and wide format
- Developing workflow systems in a high capacity, unique production environment
- Great ability to create and design for client’s needs
- Advanced company in product quality
- Reduced manufacturing costs and waste
- Able to recruit new clients through informational meetings and trade shows
- Able to maintain good customer relations with excellent service and quality
Software/Applications Specialist
CVI Digital Solutions
12.2001 - 08.2010
- Install, train, support, and service all network connected digital output devices sold
- Including production printers, scanners, copiers, fax machines and specialized computer software connected to PC and Mac
- In-house designer for all print marketing and advertising
- Customer’s first problem solving contact
- Cut department costs by more than 60%
- Graphic designer for large accounts such as the Denver Broncos
Production Manager
Cognition Design & Imaging
10.1998 - 12.2001
- Owner and operator of full pre-press and design company
- Primarily doing business as prepress production
- Film output, proofs, scanning, etc
- For various clients, including advertising agencies, design studios and monthly magazines
- Produced two monthly magazines for Injection Molding
- Integrated new, green Scitex imagesetter technology in 1998
- Proposed new imaging possibilities to bring in new accounts
Production Manager
IKON Office Solutions/Precise Reprographics
02.1992 - 10.1998
- Pre-press and computer imaging Production Manager of one of Denver's foremost pre-press and printing companies
- Specializing in the areas of film imagesetting, scanning, high-end small and large color output
- Managed the highest producing pre-press department in Denver
- Helped build company from infancy to multi-million dollar corporation
- Innovated new ideas in production efficiency
Education
Advertising/Journalism
Northern Arizona University
Flagstaff, AZJournalism
McCook College
McCook, NESkills
- Friendly, positive attitude
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Customer service
- Problem-solving
- Excellent communication
- Critical thinking
Timeline
Senior Decoration Expert - US
Stanley/Stella
01.2024 - Current
Applications & Color Specialist, Support Engineer
Kornit Digital
09.2015 - 01.2024
Lead Technical Services Specialist, Color & Applications
Global Imaging, Inc.
04.2012 - 09.2015
Digital Systems & Workflow, Software Specialist, Sales Support, Design
Colorado Timberline
08.2010 - 04.2012
Software/Applications Specialist
CVI Digital Solutions
12.2001 - 08.2010
Production Manager
Cognition Design & Imaging
10.1998 - 12.2001
Production Manager
IKON Office Solutions/Precise Reprographics
02.1992 - 10.1998
Journalism
McCook College
Advertising/Journalism
Northern Arizona University
Similar Profiles
Magdalena DratwaMagdalena Dratwa
Inside Sales Representative at Stanley/StellaInside Sales Representative at Stanley/Stella
Kalob HadnotKalob Hadnot
Framer at Stella-JonesFramer at Stella-Jones
Dennis MartinezDennis Martinez
Heavy Equipment Operator/Mechanical Technician at Stella Jones GroupHeavy Equipment Operator/Mechanical Technician at Stella Jones Group